Staff Accountant

Looking for a hands-on accounting role where your work directly impacts real estate development projects? This is a unique opportunity to work alongside an experienced Controller, gain broad exposure to real estate and construction accounting, and become a key contributor within a close-knit, entrepreneurial team.

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Work directly with an experienced and highly respected Controller who is committed to mentoring and developing talent
• Gain hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of real estate development projects, from acquisition through completion
• Join a small, employee-focused organization where your contributions are visible and impactful
• Opportunity to build broad accounting experience across multiple entities and business functions
• Strong work-life balance and a collaborative, supportive company culture
• Ideal role for someone passionate about real estate, development, and construction accounting
• Exposure to development, construction, property management, and HOA accounting activities
• Stable company with long-term growth potential and increasing responsibilities over time
• Convenient Highland Park location accessible via Metra from the city
• Work closely with ownership and leadership in a highly entrepreneurial environment

Key Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant:

• Process accounts payable and track vendor invoices by project and cost category
• Maintain job cost records and reconcile project costs to the general ledger
• Perform bank, credit card, and intercompany reconciliations across multiple entities
• Manage accounts receivable, deposits, capital contributions, and HOA collections
• Support month-end close, journal entries, and financial reporting activities
• Assist with lender reporting, construction draws, and tax preparation support

Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:

• 5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Real estate, construction, or development accounting experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of job cost accounting and multi-entity accounting environments
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
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